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1. Passive CW Audio Filter – 600Hz / 800Hz

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   An extremely simple passive CW audio filter with only a few components. It can be used as an active filter if used in conjunction with an audio amplifier.

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2. New QRP Cluster From OM0ET and OM6APN

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   Paul OM0ET and Peter OM6APN recently launched a new cluster dedicated to QRP operations. Have a look and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I do.

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3. SWL Contest With Nice Prizes Open Worldwide

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   If you are a shortwave listener and you would like to win some prizes, here is a contest you may be interested in. November 1th to December 31th 2023.

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4. Quick Look At The JCD Soldering Iron Kit

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   The best hobby soldering iron ? A quick look at the JCD soldering iron kit and why I like it so much. Great quality for a hobby soldering kit under $20.

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5. Build A Simple Audible RF Field Strength Meter

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   A simple NE555P IC audible RF field strength meter. It can detect a 1W VHF / UHF handheld from about 2 or 5 meters away. A useful tool to have for testing radio gear.

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6. Radio Programing Using The Tidradio BL-1 Bluetooth Adapter

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   Tidradio BL-1 is a Bluetooth Adapter to help you program your Baofeng radio on the spot, together with the Odmaster programing app.

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7. Printable QSO Logbook Template For Amateur Radio

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   A printable QSO logbook template for amateur radio, in A4 paper format, for portable work. Excellent if we don't have access to a computer to log the QSO's.

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8. QRP Two Scales RF Wattmeter And Dummy Load

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   Simple QRP Wattmeter and dummy load that allows you to measure the RF output power. Designed with 1W / 10W or 2W / 20W scales.

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9. Updates On PCB Board Designs, YouTube And The Blog

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   DX Explorer updates on schematics, PCB board designs, project ideas, blog articles and the future YouTube videos.

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10. QRP Minimalist CW Transmitter With One Transistor

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    A very simple QRP minimalist CW transmitter built in less than ten minutes, using only twelve components and an output power of 700mW @ 12v.

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11. Tidradio TD-H8 VHF / UHF Radio Review

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    Here is a quick radio review of the Tidradio TD - H8 VHF / UHF ( or GMRS ) 10W handheld transceiver. A nice upgrade option from the simple Baofeng.

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12. Kaiweets KM601S Smart Digital Multimeter

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    The Kaiweets KM601S smart digital multimeter, is a great tool for hobbyists like me. Packed with great features, is a good quality tool at an affordable price.

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13. Pititico 2, CW Transceiver

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    Pititico 2 CW transceiver for the 40m band. A transceivers designed around a 2N2222 transistor by PY2OHH, and improved by YO6DXE.

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14. Kaiweets KM602 Smart Digital Multimeter

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    The Kaiweets KM602 smart digital multimeter, the perfect tool for hobbyists like me. Packed with great features, is a good quality tool at a reasonable price.

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15. 4 Simple Modifications For The Pixie Transceiver

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    4 simple modifications for the Pixie transceiver kit. No AM broadcast band interferences, a side tone circuit and a VXO.

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16. Kaiweets HT118A Digital Multimeter

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    The Kaiweets HT118A digital multimeter is perfect for beginners like me. Packed with pro features, is a good quality tool at a reasonable price.

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17. HF Radio Beacon – RF Pulsing Oscillator

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    Simple HF radio beacon with only one transistor. RF pulsing oscillator. Great to be used as a test beacon or ARDF ( fox hunting ) training sessions.

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18. Simple Direct Conversion Receiver With MC3361 and LM386

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    Simple direct conversion receiver for the 80m band. A present from my friend Andrei - YO6TJJ, based on the Lidia DC Receiver, with MC3361 and LM386.

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